Maybe I'm speaking from the minority here, because I usually am, but I don't think it was foolish to let her do something like this. She's experienced, she knew what she was doing. No she didn't have all the experience she could've but I doubt the parents would've let her go had they not trusted in her skills. Would you say the same for a 60 year old who has had one year sailing experience? Experience beats age, in my opinion. Maybe I'm just sick of people telling me what I can't do simply because of my age and medical history.

I am glad she got rescued and everyone involved is unharmed.